On July 17, the Caucasus School of Humanities and Social Sciences hosted a public defense of master's theses for students in the clinical psychology and clinical art therapy programs.
During the defense, students presented papers addressing various current issues in clinical psychology:
- Ebanoidze Nutsiko: Transference and Countertransference in Art Therapy
- Lelashvili Gvantsa: The Role of Art Therapy in Working with Children and Adolescents with Speech Disorders
- Nanava Tsotne: Addiction and Traumatic Experiences
- Saghinadze Tamari: Understanding the Artistic Creativity of People with Schizophrenia
- Gelashvili Anano: The Impact of Childhood Traumas on Adulthood
- Saparidze Salome: Peculiarities of Relationships with Parents and Problematic Behavior of Adolescents
- Kakhadze Sopiko: The Impact of Early Dysfunctional Schemas on Body Image Dissatisfaction and Self-Aggression
- Gvaramia Mariam: The Influence of Life Values and Self-Esteem on Drug Addiction
- Chkhartishvili Elene: Psychological Climate of the Classroom for a Student with Difficult Behavior
- Skhulukhia Ana: Psycho-Emotional Condition of Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum and Strategies for Dealing with Stress
- Pirtskheliani Megi: A Study of the Determining Factors of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Gay and Lesbian People
- Chachanidze Nino: Impact of social media on Mental Health and Willingness to Engage in Criminal Behavior (Target Group: Adolescents)
- Gogichashvili Lana: The Influence of Role Models and Expectations on Self-Esteem
- Kakhidze Tamar: Tendency Towards Criminal Thinking in Modern Society
- Todua Maka: Influence of Individual Psychological Features on Psychological Well-Being and Mental Health
- Mariam Tsiklauri: The Impact of School Bullying on a Person's Lifestyle and Self-Esteem
The students successfully defended their theses before the commission, which included Professor Ketevan Chigogidze, Professor Vladimir Gamsakhurdia, Assistant Professor Liana Barabadze, and invited specialist Salome Panjikidze.